{"id":862506,"date":"2026-06-04T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=862506"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:50:45","slug":"building-work-ready-talent-how-dotsure-invests-in-sas-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/862506\/building-work-ready-talent-how-dotsure-invests-in-sas-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Work-Ready Talent: How Dotsure Invests in SA\u2019s Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><sup>From left to right: Asanda Ntsomi, Nondumiso Nhleko (General Manager: People), Lisakhanya Pendu, Damian Elliott, Piwe Bomvu, and Melisse Hilligenn.<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa\u2019s youth unemployment crisis remains one of the country\u2019s biggest economic and social challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while conversations around employment often focus on statistics, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of investing in human potential before experience exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotsure.co.za\/careers?utm_source=PR-brand&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-youth-month-June-2026&amp;utm_id=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about careers at dotsure.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotsure.co.za\/careers?utm_source=PR-brand&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-youth-month-June-2026&amp;utm_id=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dotsure.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, youth development has become part of a broader strategy focused on building work-ready talent, strengthening skills pipelines, and supporting long-term economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Talent Acquisition Manager at dotsure.co.za, Melisse Hilligenn, \u201cyoung people often enter the labour market with ambition and qualifications, but without the workplace exposure needed to confidently transition into corporate environments\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><sup>Damian Elliott, barista growing in his career as Senior Analytical Coordinator (Data &amp; Risk) at dotsure.co.za.<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building work-ready talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYoung people need more than qualifications,\u201d says Melisse. \u201cThey need mentorship, exposure, and environments where they can learn without fear.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach has shaped dotsure.co.za\u2019s investment in youth skills programmes, mentorship, and practical workplace development initiatives designed to help bridge entry-level hiring challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey into employment has looked different for each young professional inside the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisakhanya Pendu joined through the YearBeyond programme, while Asanda Ntsomi and Piwe Bomvu both started as interns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Damian Elliott\u2019s journey began as a barista before evolving through internal growth opportunities and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisakhanya, now working as a Life Internal Sales Consultant, says the YearBeyond programme became a turning point in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYearBeyond played a major role in changing my direction, especially because I was part of the NEET group: young people not in employment, education, or training at the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gave me structure, purpose, and most importantly, exposure to opportunities I wouldn\u2019t have had otherwise. Dotsure saw potential, not just experience,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><sup>Lisakhanya \u201cLisa\u201d Pendu, YearBeyond candidate turned Life Internal Sales Consultant at dotsure.co.za.<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why businesses benefit too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While youth empowerment programmes create opportunities for young employees, businesses also gain access to fresh thinking, digital fluency, and adaptable talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dotsure Social Media Manager, Asanda Ntsomi, says younger employees often bring a strong understanding of evolving online culture and consumer behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI realised I belonged in the corporate environment when I started confidently contributing ideas during meetings and seeing those ideas come to life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melisse believes that adaptability has become increasingly valuable in fast-moving industries. \u201cYoung people bring curiosity and fresh thinking into spaces that may have become stuck in old ways of working,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_4_-1.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><sup>Piwe Bomvu, intern turned Marketing Project Manager at dotsure.co.za.<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investing in human capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As businesses continue navigating South Africa\u2019s changing labour market, many are recognising that upskilling future employees is no longer optional, it\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piwe Bomvu, who originally joined dotsure.co.za as an intern, believes mentorship played a major role in helping her build confidence professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cConfidence does not always come before the opportunity,\u201d she says. \u201cSometimes it comes from doing the work and realising you are more capable than you thought.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>dotsure.co.za<\/strong>, the focus remains clear: investing in people early, creating opportunities for growth, and helping young South Africans move from potential into meaningful employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because when businesses invest in youth development, they don\u2019t only strengthen future workforces, they help strengthen the future of South African communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to grow your career somewhere that believes in potential, just as much as experience? Explore opportunities at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotsure.co.za\/careers?utm_source=PR-brand&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-youth-month-June-2026&amp;utm_id=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dotsure.co.za Careers Page<\/a><\/strong> to take the next step in your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dotsure Limited (Registration number 2006\/000723\/06) is a licensed non-life insurer and authorised financial services provider (FSP39925).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotsure.co.za\/careers?utm_source=PR-brand&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-youth-month-June-2026&amp;utm_id=BusinessTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about careers at dotsure.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Broad-Media-Deal_BusinessTech_1200x675_individual_2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><sup>Asanda Ntsomi, intern turned Social Media Manager at dotsure.co.za.<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa\u2019s youth unemployment crisis remains one of the country\u2019s biggest economic and social challenges. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":862507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[16240,24374],"class_list":["post-862506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-dotsure","tag-dotsure-article-banner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=862506"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":862515,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862506\/revisions\/862515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/862507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=862506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=862506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=862506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}